Mayor of Kāpiti Coast
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Maintain or raise to required standards water quality and disposal.
Make street cleaning contractual requirements public.
Instigate limiting rubbish collection to one private business per town.
Maintain the investment and aggressive pace to upgrade our core infrastructure – roads, footpaths, and water pipes.
Continue to fight for adequate compensation for Three Waters assets.
Work with the Waikanae Community Board to re-instate recycling services.
Ensure the Three Waters reform doesn't result in extra costs or reduced services for Kāpiti residents.
Provide free dog training lessons for new dog owners.
Investigate having a single waste collection provider to reduce the carbon footprint created by three companies chasing each other around.
Investigate a high tech incinerator for waste to produce power and remove the need to truck waste out of the area.
Review dog licensing fees to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Advocate strongly for our place in Three Waters reform is critical to ensure Kāpiti is well served with the change, debt recovery high priority.
Simplify rubbish collection to one operator while expanding local and regional waste recovery infrastructure and local recycling options.
Instigate dialogue around future-proofing infrastructure in relation to climate change. What does this look like and how do we implement it.
Review privatisation of waste collection and disposal and consult widely on options.
Focus on local excellence in Three Waters services.
Maintain or raise to required standards water quality and disposal.
Make street cleaning contractual requirements public.
Instigate limiting rubbish collection to one private business per town.
Maintain the investment and aggressive pace to upgrade our core infrastructure – roads, footpaths, and water pipes.
Continue to fight for adequate compensation for Three Waters assets.
Work with the Waikanae Community Board to re-instate recycling services.
Ensure the Three Waters reform doesn't result in extra costs or reduced services for Kāpiti residents.
Provide free dog training lessons for new dog owners.
Investigate having a single waste collection provider to reduce the carbon footprint created by three companies chasing each other around.
Investigate a high tech incinerator for waste to produce power and remove the need to truck waste out of the area.
Review dog licensing fees to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Advocate strongly for our place in Three Waters reform is critical to ensure Kāpiti is well served with the change, debt recovery high priority.
Simplify rubbish collection to one operator while expanding local and regional waste recovery infrastructure and local recycling options.
Instigate dialogue around future-proofing infrastructure in relation to climate change. What does this look like and how do we implement it.
Review privatisation of waste collection and disposal and consult widely on options.
Focus on local excellence in Three Waters services.
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